Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec

500 Martin L. King
Merigold, MS 38759
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 10% in MS
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec's student population of 281 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
281 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec ranks within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#51 out of 805 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
6%
5%
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Black
40%
47%
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White
49%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec's ranking?
Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec is ranked #51 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec often compared to?
Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tecis often viewed alongside schools like Bell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec?
281 students attend Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec students are White, 40% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec?
Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec offer ?
Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec part of?
Hayes Cooper Center For Math Sc Tec is part of Cleveland School District.

School Reviews

5   11/2/2018
I love this school I have all A's
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Justin
5   1/27/2010
Hayes Cooper Center is an excellent school. The teachers are caring people who dedicate many extra hours after school and on weekends to developing high quality units of instruction for their students. Families choose for their children to attend HCC, HCC doesn't choose them! There are many misconceptions about HCC. Why don't you visit and find out the truth for yourself? If you are looking for a school that will offer your child a rigorous curriculum and a loving atmosphere, HCC is for you!!
- Posted by Administrator - hccpy
2   2/16/2009
This school has the advantage of selecting students, and sending them back to the feeder schools if they do not meet performance or behavior standards. All of the top students in the district are transferred to this school. It has been my observation that the teachers are not doing any better job teaching than those in the other schools within the district with much less advantaged students. How easy it is to be successful with all the more able students! The teaching skills are average.
- Posted by Teacher - jmcno

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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